Linux Foundation Training

Spec sheet

Purpose

The Linux Foundation training program offers courses and certifications to train the next generation of open source professionals.Read 5 Oct 2026 · training.linuxfoundation.org

Support

Customers can submit a support ticket after signing in or creating a Linux Foundation account.Read 5 Oct 2026 · training.linuxfoundation.org

Founded

2000Read 28 Sep 2026 · training.linuxfoundation.org

Course catalog

The catalog spans technologies including Linux, Kubernetes, cloud, cybersecurity, networking, AI and machine learning, and open source practices.Read 5 Oct 2026 · training.linuxfoundation.org

Course formats

Training is available as self-paced e-learning, virtual or in-person instructor-led classes, and hands-on workshops.Read 5 Oct 2026 · training.linuxfoundation.org

Credentials

Learners can earn digital badges for course completions and take SkillCred exams with the annual THRIVE-ONE subscription.Read 5 Oct 2026 · training.linuxfoundation.org

Enterprise options

Team and enterprise subscriptions can include a dedicated customer success manager and reporting, a branded custom portal, instructor office hours, SSO, webinars, and custom learning paths.Read 5 Oct 2026 · training.linuxfoundation.org

Free learning

The site lists 62 free e-learning courses, and its resources include free courses and microcourses.Read 5 Oct 2026 · training.linuxfoundation.org

Hands-on learning

Hands-on labs are included in more than 45 e-learning courses.Read 5 Oct 2026 · training.linuxfoundation.org

Learning community

The e-learning catalog includes global discussion forums with fellow students and expert instructors.Read 5 Oct 2026 · training.linuxfoundation.org

Maker background

The Linux Foundation says it was founded in 2000 and provides tools, training, and events to scale open source projects.Read 5 Oct 2026 · training.linuxfoundation.org

Security workshops

Security workshops use live demonstration environments for hands-on practice exploring and defending against vulnerabilities, and run from 1 to 3 or more days.Read 5 Oct 2026 · training.linuxfoundation.org

Subscription exclusions

THRIVE-ONE does not include certifications, instructor-led courses, or FINOPS courses, bundles, and certifications.Read 5 Oct 2026 · training.linuxfoundation.org

Team learning

Annual Skills Pass provides 365 days of training, unlimited e-learning, microlearning and SkillCred access, and up to two certifications per pass; a minimum purchase of 10 passes applies.Read 5 Oct 2026 · training.linuxfoundation.org

Plans and prices

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